Papua New Guinea coach Adrian Lam has named an initial train-on squad for Rugby League World Cup 2013 containing a mix of top-grade stars from the Super League and NRL, and the cream of talent from PNG's own domestic competition.

The Kumuls will not be short of options at hooker, with Penrith's James Segeyaro and Wakefield' Paul Aiton named in the squad, while Huddersfield's Jason Chan, and NRL stars David Mead and Neville Costigan will also will also play a key role for the side at RLWC2013.

Lam's men will be given a stern challenege ahead of the tournament when they face an Australian Prime Minister's XIII in PNG on September 29.

Papua New Guinea face France at MS3 Craven Park on October 27, Samoa at the same venue on November 4 and New Zealand at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium on November 8.